Tonkatsu Don
Tonkatsu Don is a beloved Japanese comfort food, also known as katsudon, consisting of a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet (tonkatsu) served over a bowl of steamed white rice. The cutlet is typically simmered with onions and a savory-sweet egg mixture, creating a rich and satisfying topping. It is a popular dish found in restaurants and home cooking throughout Japan.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the rice and contains significant fat from the deep-fried pork cutlet, while also providing a good amount of protein from the pork and egg. A typical serving generally ranges from 600 to 800 calories, depending on the size of the cutlet and the amount of rice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 750 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 90 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
Per 1 bowl (450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Tonkatsu Don is famously considered a 'power food' in Japanese culture, often eaten by students before exams or by workers to boost energy, as the word 'katsu' is a homophone for the verb 'to win' or 'to overcome'. Nutritionally, it combines the energy-dense carbohydrates and fats needed for stamina with the protein required for muscle repair, making it a quintessential 'stamina' meal.
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